Zak Zinter, the offensive guard for the Michigan Wolverines, is in doubt about playing in the upcoming Rose Bowl against Alabama. The 22-year-old has been a vital part of the team’s undefeated record but was injured severely while playing against Ohio State and had to be stretchered off the field. Later, Zinter’s mother revealed that he had suffered a broken tibia and fibula and would be undergoing surgery for the injuries. What about the Rose Bowl?

His absence at this event would mean the Michigan Wolverines would be missing one of their strongest pieces on the chessboard. After all, Zinter has been the best offensive lineman for the team this season.

Zak Zinter and his chances of playing the Rose Bowl game

On December 18, Zak Zinter was seen attending an award show for the Wolverines, where fans finally got to see a glimpse into his recovery. Prior to this, Zinter was seen walking around with crutches. But during the award show, he was finally seen walking on his own two feet at the event.

After he underwent the surgery, it’s been difficult for Zinter to come back to his original strength. The leg injury was termed season-ending. While his absence will be a loss for the team, they did just fine in his absence against Iowa in the Big Ten title game.

The chances of Zinter showing up on the field anytime soon are pretty slim. He will need an adequate rest after his surgery. But that didn’t stop Michigan fans from showing their immense love and support for him. In fact, when he was carried off the field after his injury while playing against Ohio State, fans cheered for him.

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Fans chant “Let’s go Zak!” as he gets carried off after suffering a leg injury

During the match between Ohio and Michigan, Zinter suffered an astonishing tackle that had him down for the count. But while the medical team carried him away, the stadium started to echo in a “Let’s go Zak” chant while the team huddled together in an emotional moment.

The Michigan team seemed to get extremely emotional as their teammate looked to be in severe pain. After this, the offensive attack seemed extra motivated to score their winning touchdown, which resulted in the stadium bursting with maize and blue colors.

It’s evident the Michigan team will be playing the upcoming game without one of their best defenders against Alabama.

Come January 1st, who will the Rose Bowl game between No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide vs. No. 1 Michigan Wolverines? It will take place at 5 p.m. ET, at Rose Bowl (Pasadena, California). The winner of the 110th annual Rose Bowl will then go on to face the victor of the Sugar Bowl between Texas and Washington in the National Championship.

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